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OPELIKA, Ala. -- Angel Cabrera and Jhonattan Vegas dominated the par-5 holes in steamy conditions Thursday to share the Barbasol Championship.The 46-year-old Cabrera, from Argentina, eagled the par-5 13th on Grand Nationals Lake Course, holing a 60-footer from the fringe, and birdied the two other par 5s in a bogey-free 6-under 65.Cabrera left the course after his morning round without speaking to the media. The 2007 U.S. Open champion and 2009 Masters winner, hes one of two major champions in the field at the PGA Tour event played opposite the British Open.Vegas, from Venezuela, also eagled the 13th -- making a 20-footer -- and birdied the other par 5s in a bogey-free round. He won the 2011 Bob Hope Classic for his lone tour title.It was a great round overall, Vegas said. From the beginning all the way to the end, I felt like I did exactly what I had planned at the beginning of the day. Was able to hit the ball straight from tee, take advantage of the par 5s. I played the par 5s at 4 under, which is really good on this place. I was able to manage some missed shots that I hit to make some good pars to shoot a great round.Former Auburn player Blayne Barber was a stroke back at 66 along with Martin Laird, Ben Crane, Shawn Stefani, Matt Bettencourt, Michael Kim and Lucas Lee.Turned the heat up, Laird said about the temperature. I played nicely. The course is in good shape, so if you put it in the right spot and hit some good shots you can make some putts. I really hit the ball well tee to green today, putted solid but left a couple out there. But overall very happy.The Scot tied for seventh in Nevada two weeks ago in last start.Crane is making his first appearance in the event.This is a big boy golf course, Crane said. You could play a major championship here, no problem. The course is in great shape, feeling great about my game and just played solid all day. Made a couple of those critical saves and just made a great up-and-down with an 8-iron on the last hole for birdie to get it to 5 under, so off to a great start.Stefani birdied four of the first five holes on his back nine, but dropped a stroke on the par-5 16th.I did a lot of great things today and, on top of that, I stayed patient and just kind of tried to play one shot at a time, Stefani said. It was nice to get off to a good start, especially in this heat. It kind of maybe started wearing on me just a little bit the last couple holes, you kind of start getting hungry, trying to eat lunch and started to get a little hotter.Former Auburn player Michael Johnson shot a 67 in his pro debut.I couldnt ask for a better way to start my career, Johnson said. It was awesome. Played with two great guys (Omar Uresti and Dawie van der Walt), which helps. It was a great day, weather was good. I thought we were going to get rained on a little bit, but everything went great.David Toms, the other major champion in the field, also had a 67. Hes 49.Former University of Alabama player Robby Shelton birdied the final hole for a 69 in his second PGA Tour start as a professional. He was third last year while still in college.Matt Gilchrest, a rising senior at Auburn, had a 70.Hunter Mahan shot a 74 in his first event since the birth of his third child.The winner will get a two-year exemption and a spot in the PGA Championship, but will not be exempt for the Masters.Flames Jerseys 2020 . Zvonareva, who won the tournament in 2009 and 10, couldnt handle her opponents big groundstrokes in only her third event back after 17 months out with a shoulder injury. Zvonareva made her comeback in January in Shenzhen and played in the Australian Open but lost her first matches at both tournaments. Wholesale Flames Jerseys . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." 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Haas said he "felt a lot of pain" in his right shoulder when he slammed his racket to the ground in frustration after losing his serve at 3-3 in the first set.The relief was there for all to see. Just over a year since their last MLS win at BMO Field, Toronto FC finally ended the drought in dramatic fashion on Saturday, and the touchline reaction from head coach Ryan Nelsen was one of unbridled joy. It was the human equivalent of shaking a can of pop and then opening it to spray everywhere, as Nelsen and his coaching staff celebrated following Andrew Wiedemans stoppage time winner against Columbus Crew. Nelsen deserved that moment. In a season that has brought more challenges than successes for the rookie head coach, his team has been on the wrong end of moments like Saturday on far too many occasions. This time it was Toronto FC winning the game in the end. The fact the comeback unfolded amidst storm clouds and torrential rain added to the drama of the moment. As the crowd left BMO Field drenched but smiling, it seemed as if some of the gloom surrounding the club had been lifted. For much of the match, it was a familiar story. Toronto FC were unable to show the creativity needed to find a way back into a game they were losing. Joe Bendik has had an excellent season, but the Reds goalkeeper was beaten too easily by Dominic Oduros long-range shot that fizzed in at the front post just before half-time to give Columbus the lead. For 70 minutes, there wasnt a great deal in the game. However, Nelsens substitutions worked well and a change of role for Jonathan Osorio also played a big role in his team winning the game. The young Canadian has been a bright light for Toronto FC playing on the right side of midfield this season but he was able to influence the match much more when he was moved into a central attacking midfield role.dddddddddddd It was Osorio who scored Torontos leveling goal in the 87th minute, getting in a good position and finishing well for his fourth goal of the season. The win gives everyone connected with the club a much needed boost, but it doesnt hide the fact that the squad is still far away from the quality necessary to challenge for the playoff places in Major League Soccer. The talk about major additions has been ongoing for some time now but Toronto FC president and general manager Kevin Payne told me on Saturday that they are on course to add some significant new signings before the transfer window closes in a couple of weeks time. Payne said the club is making progress in adding both a Designated Player and a Young Designated Player. He also tells me the club hopes to announce an additional signing within the coming days of a Designated Player who will join the club in January. Until the two goals on Saturday, Toronto FC has been struggling to find the net, being shut out in five of the six previous matches. So attacking help is the most pressing need. I understand the club is hoping to add an attacking midfielder and two forwards as well as cover at full back. Ryan Nelsen said on Saturday that, in an ideal world, he would like to bring in four new players before the transfer window closes, but he knows as well as anyone, he is living in a world that is far from ideal. Much has been said about plans for the future, but now its a case of wait-and-see as to how effective the clubs management can be before the transfer window is closed. ' ' '